The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.
The marble figure :
The surface is slightly weathered, with surface scratches and abrasions.
Minor traces of painting including to the wings and the hair.
Some natural veins and cavities inherent to the marble.
The figure is composed of different pieces of marble, including the wings, horns, the body of the lyre, and the proper right foot (the proper right footoriginally carved from a different piece of marble).
There are some restorations, including to the fingers, hair, the upper part of the lyre, and possibly the metal elements of the lyre.
The modern pedestal :
There are surface scratches, chips and visible cracks due to age and use.
Some losses to the painting.
Some losses to the lower part.
Traces of a grey adhesive tap on the lower part.
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